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Check out the analog thread, got an Ortofon 2M Black. Its great.

hell yeah son.

Bought! This is the last damn audio thing I'm buying for a very long time. This is the final DAC, mark my words.

Sweet, thanks! Sounds great now, but I'll run the hi fi news test record eventually just to see. If I'm unhappy with the results I'll try out that protractor. The technics gauge may not be loved by some because it relies so heavily on "eyeing it". Its basically one point alignment: set 52mm overhang then square in the headshell. But really all alignment methods come down to "eyeing it" in some way.

Ortofon 2M Black is here, aligned and playing: Just aligned using the Technics Overhang Gauge. I've never done that before, I always used a baerwald arc alignment thing I downloaded from vinyl engine. This way was super easy, probably about 30 minutes all in to get it unboxed, aligned, and tracking force dialed in. About halfway through my first side and I think the alignment is good. Some mild distortion at the end of vocals, but I think that might be crappy orange vinyl instead of alignment. We'll see how it treats the inner grooves. Eventually I'll give it the "Aja" test to find out for sure. Significant upgrade from the KAB/Ortofon ProS30, as it should be. Significantly more punch to the midbass, significantly smoother and livelier midrange. PRaT out the ass, everything feels much more deliberate and correct. Using an ADL GT40 as a phono, I have no clue what the capacitance is, Ortofon recommends between 150-300pf. I'll probably upgrade to a phono stage with adjustable capacitance in the future, but right now it sounds great. Definitely a worthy upgrade. Good price on agon, $400, retails for $720.

Also use Microsoft Security Essentials. Haven't had a single issue in the 3 years I've run it. I think its been 3 years.

But its 4K. Fuck yeah.

40th anniversary edition.

Never mind just got a good deal on an Ortofon 2M Black on agon. Dynavector will have to wait. Will post sweet pics once I get it aligned and y'all will be like woah.

Headcase always wants me to spend more money. Thanks for the input guys, I'm waffling all over the place regarding what cart to get, so I'm just going to relax until the decision pops into my head. I'll probably either end up with an Ortofon 2M Black or some kind of Dynavector.

Anyone here running a Dynavector cart? In the medium term (next year or so) I'm looking to upgrade my cart on the 1200. Was thinking of an Ortofon 2M Black, but since I run an Exact on my other table I was thinking of seeing what a LOMC has to offer. I'm thinking the 20x2L, eventually adding a Dynavector P75. My understanding is Dynavectors are good rock/pop carts, which is 98% of my vinyl listening.

Jack White - Lazaretto Ultra LP so weird playing a record from the inside out. Best show at Bonnaroo. My third time seeing Jack White solo and everytime he destroys. Greatest rock and roller playing today.

Enjoyed reading, would read again. My favorite: "You guys (TAS) are such tools. Look at the music. Music should always be first. This album is terrible."

Jesus I forgot about that. So many awesome phones right now, I think we've hit a point where a new phone is not the most exciting thing in the world. The tech seems to have leveled off.

also its not cool looking.

Love my Mako. Has the Pepsi bezel. Wife bought it for me for $97 and the fit and finish is beautiful.

Nice Christopher Ward sale going on. 30%-50% off select models: http://www.christopherward-usa.com/sale.html wasn't planning on buying a watch but just had to pickup the Trident I've been looking at for several months:

does it do dsd? thx also is it better or worse than dragonfly or audio-gd dac. plz compare. thx.

Bought it from GE. KG looked it over and safetified it, so it is less likely to explode. I just can't pull the tubes out until 20 minutes after the amp is powered down or I will be electrocuted. Hi fi is badass.

ooh, since this thread got bumped, the HD800 + Supra is an incredible combination.

just scored sticky fingers MFSL vinyl at the local record shop! hell yeah.

one of the better sounding "non-audiophile" contemporary vinyls I own. fantastic album as well, and I never really liked these guys before.

Shit, you're right. I guess I should read the posts first.

Have y'all tried flats?